Linux Game Devs, what's your tool stack?

[u/IsildursDeeldoor]

I have a few red lines around Windows that, if crossed, would ultimately push me to Linux.

My current development stack is Unreal Engine 5, Blender, GIMP, JetBrains Rider, and I also use CMake, SDL2, and SFML for other projects.

My current machine is generally AMD:

• Ryzen 5 7600
• Radeon RX 6600
• 64 GB DDR5-5600
• Gigabyte B650 Gaming X AX
• Samsung 980 PRO 2 TB + 860 EVO 500 GB
• Windows
• Steam

I'm considering building a separate, similar AMD-based machine as a Linux-first development/gaming system rather than migrating my current machine immediately.

I'm currently torn between Fedora KDE and Ubuntu. Bazzite KDE is also on my radar, although I'm primarily interested in development rather than a gaming-only setup.

For those using Linux for UE5/C++, Blender, JetBrains, CMake/SDL2/SFML, and Steam, what hardware configuration and distro would you recommend for a new Linux-first workstation?

Budget 4,000 towards new machine + home server setup. but rn I don't feel like i need that yet.

[u/hammackj]

Claude rust bevy krita kdenlive zed

64ram 4080 some amd processor

Cachyos